Overview

• Rep. Henry Cuellar indicted on bribery charges, accused of accepting $600,000 in bribes from foreign entities.
• Trump claims indictment is a result of Cuellar's criticism of Biden's border policies, not actual misconduct.
• Cuellar pleads not guilty, asserts his right to a fair trial while stepping down from key committee role.
• Trump's defense of Cuellar contrasts with GOP strategy aiming to secure more seats in Congress.
• Indictment raises questions on DOJ's impartiality and political influence in legal actions.